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The Newtown bee., 1887-11-11
DANBTJRY

This seems to be the way the strike on the street railway has been adjusted--Gen Wiley has agreed as follows; We hereby agree to pay the drivers on this line wages of $2 per day for l2 hours work with an allowance of one haf trip for dinner and will reinstate all drivers employed by our company, November 3. except such as We may give sufficient reason for regardless of the present trouble" The remains of the late Thomas E. Tweedy were brought here. Monday, for interment. He s. treasurer Of the Tweedy Mfg Co and died at New York. where I he ha charge of the company store The poiirt l raide a ssloon on lower Main street. sunday ant
 made l6 arrests, They found dtfculty in get
 ting into the institution. but Chief of Police Gro fut engineered the raid and he never lets np \ When the ease was called in police court. Mon
 day morning, the saloonist did not respond H
 forfeited $l00 bonds.
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The Library Meeting.

A special meeting of the Library associ- alton was held at Mr George P. Sanford's on Friday evening, November 4, to act upon the resignation of Mss c. k Nich- ols as librarian, and 10 make arrange ments to remove the library to some other suitable place The meeting was called to order at 8 15 o'clock by President Charles s. Platt Miss NJ. c. Morgan was appointed secretary pro tenn The resig nation of Miss Nichols was read and. as she has gone 10 reside in another place, was accepted and vote of thanks was gwen to her in recognition of her faithful and acceptable discharge of duties during the past few years, It was resolved to make the salary of the librarian $50 a year and to keep the library open two days in the week, Tuesdays and Fridays 1 The question ot the future librarian and
 of reading room was taken up, but nc 1 decision was reached and the meeting ad journed to Monday evening, November IA
 at ' 30 o'clock at the house of Mr George
 P Sanford. All those interested in the Ii
 brary are earnestly requested to attend, a' matters of importance are to be decided upon, which will need the hearty co-oper lation of all. M c. Morgan, secretary pr' Y tenn
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soUTHBURY.

Mrs M. Connell is on the move for Bir- mingham; she offers fine flock of tur- keys for sale. The parents of Katie and Patsy Keefe are en route for America. When they arrive, they will occupy the Cornell place. It has been suggested that the children buy the John Hadden farm owned by David Bull, about 30 acres, for $500.
 MT Wakelee is busy casting blow fur nlshings
 Abner Woodruff is building foundat- ion for barn with basement What we wonder at is that somebody did not build there years ago.
 Mir Guthrie has completed a substantial division fence, but the sheds at the church opposite look like fallen down rookery. They were crushed by weight of snow, last Winter and there they remain. Dr M Grinnell and wife are at the Peter Farley place.
 Miss Mamie Warner returned from New Haven. the early part of the week.
 Romeyn Smith IS sick with pneumonia; i; Dr Shove of Woodbury attends him-Miss Libbie Ruggles of Shelton visits Miss Grace Pulford.- ". c. Warner and Herbert Peck have been at Milford duck shooting, his week. .-Southbury is the place to buy a farm after all. At an auction at the post office. Monday night. the John Hedden property was disposed of to Charles E. Hine, the house selling for $50; IT acres adjoining going to E. B. Ambler for $25 50 and another tract of 15 acres sell ing to Herman Perry for $2S.-Our coal supply is still short. c. K. Osbornes team is hauling from Sandy Hook to Wood | bury, not able to get it here.
 pr Page and wife have gone to Mt Yer non.-Robert Duryea is at Abner Wood 1 ruff s Mrs William Hinman has return ed to Brooklyn.
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The county commissioners granted five licenses, Monday, drug license to Mr E.. F. HawleY, liquor license to MT Denis Daly of Brookfeld and three liquor li- censes to Mir NJ. J Houlihan of the Grand Central, Mir W. A. Leonard of Dick s and Mir S. A. Blackman of Hawleyville. The $500 license has closed several bars That of Mr R. D. Shepard of Dodgingtown; that of Mir Richard Barrett in the old toll house. now owned by Mrs Warner; that of Mir John Lillis at the Hook, who has made application to open the bar of his mother .in-law, Mrs r. Callahan and that of Mir NJ. c. Bradley of Gas street, who will go to Illinois, it is said; that of MT NJ. J Bradley near the depot, who has closed bis bar, as we'll his store until he can agree on his rent. No license has yet been granted in the Hook, as Messrs Troy, Carroll, Costello and Campbell are no longer ranked as hotels and the commis- sioners refuse them license until they seal up the doors between their living rooms and bars.
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DODGINGTOWN.

James P. Barnum is yet on the sick list {; Dr May attends him.
 Byron Crane and wife spent Sunday with his father, George Crane.
 M. S. Ferry lost one of his oxen, Satur- day. He chained them a tree and. when he returned, they had got over the chain and one was choked to death. Mr Ferry lost a horse not long ago.
 l., B. Crane has rush of apples 10 his mill daily.
 T. Stratton's house is now empty; Eu- gene Platt has gone to Danbury.
 Dodgingtown has no license, as Mir R. D Shepard has not renewed his application for one.
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Library Benefit.

We've got 'em, We ye got em. Yes, we have got hue music for our sociable, which is to be held in the Town Hall, next Friday evening, 18th, for the benefit of the proposed new reading room. We hope that our good citizens will turn out en masse and give the library big boom. as this is something that Newtown has need ed for years, and We are bound to get there this time. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to everyone to come and have a good time-IA. G. Warner, F. L. Curtis, Robert H. Beers, George A. Peck, Frank Wright, committee.
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BROOKFIELD.

Rt Rev John Williams. D. D., bishop of the diocese of Connecticut, will visit St. Paul's parish on Sunday afternoon, 18th; service at ? o'clock .-T Rev E. l. Whitcome.
 The vote of the annual town meeting appropriating $2500 for school purposes was rescinded at the adjourned town meet | ing, Monday and $2lC0 voted instead --
 Miss Ha tic Ford and mott her alighted | suddenly from their carriage by the break I ing of an axle; with borrowed wagon,
 they continued their journey in safety Hiss Carrie Sherman has gone to Califor- nia with party of friends to spend the
 Winter-Mrs Keeler, mother of Mrs John Hawley. is quite ill with fever and Mrs
 Hawley has gone to her home in Ridge
 bury to help care for her. Mrs John Coggswell is considered dangerously ill with pneumonia. Benjamin Griifen l received, last week, from Texas rare and singular plant of the cactus variety; when l in bloom in it's native soil, the flowers are
 of immense size and ill color a hrigh ght scar
 let Howard Andrews entertained par 1 ty of friends from Brookfeld and Dan-
 bury. last Friday evening, the first party
 of the season; 15 couples were present;
 music by John Starr.-Miss Wilbur of New
 Milford has music class in town--Mrs I Levi Sturdevant is a great sufferer from
 the effects of burn on her hand-Dayid
 Dibble injured two of his fingers by hay- ing them caught between the cellar wall and a barrel Miss Manley of Great Plain
 spends some weeks with Mrs Roswell
 Parker-Daniel D. Joyce was seriously , ill., two days last week .-Mrs Sherman Foote is not much improved in health, but , is quite feeble.-F reliable items com ]. mend us to the BrookfieId correspondent of the Danbury News. From his ready [ pen you get the latesii After his tirade on
 the choir of St. Paul's, we wonder tha, a tion who. according to his statement - .songht to be paid to iisfen.' Then you . learn of all the marriages which are tt : take place at such a date, but didn't, en . tertain yonng lady or gentleman, tn, ;. engagement is announced, etc. Agitat, < the change of tracks at tie junction. Le : Us have an upper, safer road; preciou , life may De endangered, although ,h n ''rumatiz' has kept him from his accus Y toned daily trip over the road for a wee l- or more.
 as Hiss Clara Hawley is visiting friends y Danbnry Adult baptism at St. Paul 'd Sunday morning, Mrs Bradley aged 75.s ad Mrs Prank Shepard of Eethel has visits go her sister -in-law, Mrs P c. Merwin. al- party was held, Friday night. nulnbsrir ed about 50 -Four brides were present fro
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1;o the Conmissioners of Fairfield County:

To tue Commissioners Of EaiJteld County: The undersigned hereby apphes for license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer and cider and Rhine wine. pursuant to the laws of this State now in force relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors at the building known as Mrs F. Callahan store in Sandy Hook, Ill the town of Newtown, in said county.
 Surety on bond proposed: Thomas Griffin.
 Signed JOHN LILLIS- Dated at Sandy Hook, the 9th day of November, 1887.
 County of Fairfield, Town ot Newtown, this loth day of November, ISS7. l. Town Clerk Of said town. hereby certify pur- suant to the statute in such case provided, that this application endorsed aforesaid, has been submitted to me- and further certify, that each of said endorses is elector and taxpayer ln said 1 town and that copy of tho foregoing application including the above written endorsement mas been l filed with
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In confirming President Cleveland's ap- pointment of Thursday, 24th, as Thanks giving Gov Lounsbury beautifully conn suis remembrance of the poor that, for one day at least, the chill of poverty may borders and that all may feel, in charity given or in charity received, that around one common table, spread by love, they sit, members of one family, children of one family, children of one infinite Father"
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HALF WAY RIVER.

Fire ran through the woods of $. w. Somers and J B Downs. Tuesday .- Arthur and Will Brigham of Jersey City have been guests here.-H. E. Plumb has given the Derby extension the right of way for flag station and is building a road 10 his caye.--C. E. Gilbert is repairing his house fixing 1t over for a store. Miss Mamie Clark has visited her aunt in Derby - Charles Gray of Hartford visited his fath- CT, Sunday.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

Indian Summer is improved by farmers in husking their good crop of corn.-Gil- bert Williams of Richmond, Va. has visit ed in town. Mrs George Platt has guests from Danbury, sister and her son - Charles B. Pierce had an accident last week; his horse upset the carriage and threw him out, though both himself and horse escaped serious injury Oliver Mitchell is improving his house with a coat of paint.
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CHESTNUT HILL.

William G. Waller has recovered from his illness and started for his southern home, last week.
 Myron Patchen is still improving his new home and the prospects are that it will soon be occupied.
 Agur s. Beach spent Sunday in Bir- mingham.
 Misses Lee and Thorpe from Bridge port spent Sunday with Mrs Agur s. Beach.
 William E Waller'a new engine works finely; he is pleased with it.
 Although this is no licenss town. one of James Wilson's oxen has been drunk for the last two weeks, neeessitating his getting mate to the sober one, which he found at W. F. Benedict's at Stepney.
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Mir A. N. Hawley has been building new hen house of the most approved style. which, when completed, will include all the modern appointments. It is qulte probable that those old hens whom he has called by name and petted so tenderly for the last g or 30 years will have to give place to varieties that will average more than a dozen eggs year.
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Five cents line each insertion.

D ISTRICT OF NEWToWN, ss Probate Court u November7 2, 1887.
 Estate of ELISHA TURNKEY late of Newtown in said district, deceased.
 Whereas, The administratrix on said estate has made application to this Court for an order to sell all of the real estate belonging to said estate, as per application file duly appears, therefore o'clock D m, on the 14th day of November, 1887 at the Probate Office ill said town and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication one week i'll the New town BEE weekly newspaper printed in Fair field County and by posting the same on the sign post in the town of Newtown. Attest.
 VIM. J. BEECHER, Judge
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this town. Danbury sent quite deputa- tion.-The chapter of St. Paul's Guild will meet for work at the rectory on Saturday at m. At last teachers, scholars and parents congratulate themselves on change of geographies from the old vol luminous Mitchell; there was so much unnecessary descriptive text as to discour- age both teacher and scholar. Mir Horace Heers has been indisposed with cold
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It is fact worthy of notice that people who cross the Housatonic river over the new bridge find that the first store they come to as they enter Newtown street is Edgar +. Hawley's, where all of the best grades of goods are to be found in their season at bottom prices.
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The library is receiving new life and ru- thusiasm. especially among the young Ie1pls and it behooves those in sympathy with public interests to lend a hand, by attending the library meeting at Nr George P. Sanford's, next Monday evening to devise the best methods and location for the future of the library and then by patronizing the library benefit. next Fri day evening. As it is tho first social event of the season, it ought 10 be a rousrr,
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Jesus and Our Bodies.

On the coming Sunday evening, we purpose speaking In the Methodist church on the above subject. one now very much before the pubic mind and yet greatly misapprehended. We VIII endeavor to ascertain from the New Testament what is the thought of God concerning it. We will also speak Of Mrs George C. s:ahl's journey to Ohio. how her healing lasts and what her phy- stefan arid church think of this wonderful recov- cry We will also give particulars of the conven- lion to be hed, next week in Brdgeportsat which Rev A. B. simpson will preside Services begin at o'coclx-[Rev John s. Hangh.
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Miss Sarah Beardsley of Zoar narrowly escaped being killed. last Friday evening, while returning home from Sandy Hook. The railing leading to the bridge near Mir George Graham's was down, it was very dark. she drove off the embankment and was embedded in the stream underneath the wagon. Timely assistance saved her life. The town is said to be responsible for the accident.
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The hours of business at the Newtown Savings bank are from 9 a m to p m, ex- cept on Tuesday and Friday, when the bank will also be open from 2 to s p m Treasurer Northrop announces that these hours will be strictly adhered to.
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The new factory of the N. Y. B. & P. Co. is rapidly nearing completion. The brick work on the main building is finish ed. except carrying up the tower. which has been delayed for the iron truss that is to carry the inside walls of the tower above the roof.
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Mir D. Y. Hubbell of Bethelis now agent for the Home insurance company of New York, Phenix of Brooklyn, Washington of Boston and Hartford life and annuity for Newtown, as we'll as Bedding and Bethel
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Miss Hattie Glover has been home from Russell having sent all the "boarders' home on account of a threatened outbreak of diphtheria.
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Charles Judson has sold his place and will live with his daughter at Dover, N. Y.
 Mrs s. Addis has gone to Bedding for the Win ter.
 VIII. Huflbut and family of Chicago are guests here
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Mir Ira Pease, the colored man who for merly worked for Mr Edwin Clarke, died, Tuesday, at MT William Burr's in Hope well He had q stroke of paralysis about two months ago.
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Did you know that E. F. Hawley has some wonderful bargains in gloves and underwear. Look at the 75c goat lined gloves and mittens he is selling for soc; also gauntlet gloves for 20 and 25c and mems underwear 5or 37 and 49c.
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The School Board adopted the Harper series of writing books, Monday night. with the restriction that the old books are to be taken in exchange and the new sup piled at fixed price
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The womcns union prayer meeting will had nt the house of Miss AbbIe Snaons in Sandy Hook. We had leroe gatheling at our last
 meeting and . growing inte est. Truly God is working upon the hears of the reop pe and to Him he ali the praise. The promise was verified 10 us. They that wait on inc Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up on wings N eagles run ana rot pe weary, walk and not
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The leather boots L. B. Booth has sold for the past two seasons have given such good satisfact- ion that his customers all ask for the same kind again. Th9 quality and price are right
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Mr Oscar Pitschler, in behalf of New town Hook & Ladder Co.,, No. l, present. ed the treasurer. Mr l. c. Morris, with a nice hanging lamp for the hallway of his new hnnSt.
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Col Fellows and the Democrats carried New York. Tuesday, but, thank Heaven, no election was held in this State, though one man did stroll in from the suburbs to vote. in NrwtOwn
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BRIDGEWATER.

The bishop of the diocese will visit St. Mark church and administer the rite of confirmation, Sunday. morning, 18th.
 Rev Henry Upson of New Preston occu- pied the Congregational pulpit. Sunday.
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A good time is promised to every one who attends the dance at the Town Hall, Friday evening, 18th Give the new read ing room rousing send off.
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Mir A Donnellan was up from Jersey City. over Sunday. Andrew has host of friends here and always receives hearty welcome
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Rev Mir Wilkins left, Wednesday, for a trip of two or three weeks through the West. Rev Mir S~lh.rk tf Norwalk will supply Trinity's pulpit WhiI- Mr Wilkins is absent.
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MT NJ. W. Stevens is placing a monu- ment in Newtown cemetery for Mir James B. Blakslee; also Mir William A Shrrmans s at Sandy Hook.
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Mir o Chamberlain of New Canaan, a well known teacher, was at Mir W. J. Brew's school. Wednesday. MT Chambrr- lain represents the publishing house of E. l.. Kellogg & Go of New York
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Mir Russell W. Wilcox of Wallngford has settled his suit against Deputy Sher- if Glover, by Mir Glover giving him an or- der for the $50 Wilcox paid.
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Gov LounsburY will decide. next Mon day. about calling special session of the Legislature to act on grade crossings.
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MT NJ. Englert's family, which has en- joyed the hospitality of Landlord Taylor for r weeks, returned to New York, Mon- 6av
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NEwTOWN, CONN, BEE.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1887.

The physiologies have been received and teachers can receive them by calling on Secretary c. H Northrop of the School Board.
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Mir Eugene J, Egan, now employed in the Jersey City car spring works. has been home on short vacation,
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Mrs James Par,ridge's little girl Bessie Irene aud Mrs Donald Warmers baby boy Harry Homer weIe bapti1ed, Sunday, at St. Johns church
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OXFORD.

Prof Oscar Harger of Yale, who died at New Haven, Sunday. A., was son of the late Alfred Harger of Five Mile Hill.
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FOR SALE:

small Farm in Upper White Hills. Huntington with House, Barn and outbuidings. l6 s-4 acres Meadow and Pasture and about 10 acres swampy Woo i'and. Terms reasonable Inquire of
 JOSEPH ToMLINsoN CAgent Shelton
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strange to have Tuesday pass without an election -J. E. Miller went to Asbury ark, N. J.. last week, to attend the furer al of his uncle Osias.
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Miss Emma Platt from Long Island, now teaching at Whisconier, was guest of MT II L. Wheeers family, sunday.
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The rush continues for those soc goat gloves and mittens, as they are worth double the price at E. F. Hawley,s; also big bargains in boots.
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WANTED:

good, serviceable Horse, suitable for farm work sound and not too old, at reasonable nrice Fnouire at SANDY HOOK MARKET
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ELMWOOD.

MT Penley shot strange animal; no one can tell what its name is.
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Dr E NJ. Smith was called in consulta- tion with Dr May of Bethel, Tuesday, on town
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Req John $. uaugh conducted a Bible service, Monday evening at the home of S. R. Wilmot, S'raiford asrnue, Bridge port.
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Miss Anna Frisco picked hoilyhock blos- soms. Saturday. Winter comes late in Taunton
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Mrs John Campbell in the Glen was ill again. Monday afternoon. Dr E. Smith was ca He'd
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Those all wool trcots for soc and cashmeres for 25c are great bargain at E. F. Haw!ey 8; a. so fine line of check all wool dress goods for soc.
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DIsrRIcT OF NEwTowN. ss. Probate oonTi

nISTRlCT OF NENIOHNs s. frOt2ie court lJ November .. 1887.
 Estate of BETSY FRENCH. iafe Of New town in said district. deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of New town hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate fo exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present. their accounts. propery attest ed within said time, will be detarred recovery All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment 10
 GEORGE H. BOTSFoRD. Adminisfrafor.
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AUCTION:

will sell at Public Auction on Tuesday. Ao- vember l5 commencing al 10 AM. the foiosing articles: Horses Carriages. Harnesses, Blankets. Whips, Robes and Sleighs. Also a number of Cows and other articles too numerous 10 mention sale to take place al my residence on Elm Street. Monroe If stormy. saie first fair day
 LORENZO B. STERLING
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Look at the elegant line of toboggan caps for 25c at E. F. Hawey's.
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L. B. Booth has the largest stock of rubber boots in town; his prices are the lowest.
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Go to L. B. Booths for beaver shawls, cloaks, wraps and jackets.
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DrE Nj. Smith was called to Pough- keepsie, N Y, last week FridaJ, to see his father. who is quite ill. This week he found him better.
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Mir George B. Fairchild of South Brit ain visited his mother, Mrs Phebe Fair child, last Friday
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Mrs Henry E. Tucker is spending the week in Newtown, guest of Mrs Levi C., Morris
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Don't forget the juvenile temple, which meets, this (Friday) evening, unless the weather proves very stormy.
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Be sure and take in the library benefit, Friday evening, 18th.
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Mrs Rev J $. HauRh returned home from her sit in Brooklyn, Tuesday.
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MT ". B. Snitfen. sandy Hook, announces hs stock of jewelry, watches, silyerware and other goods. all first quality goods at reasonable prices.
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Mir Barney Keating has been laid mp for couple of weeks. but is again at work
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A pretty little daughter was welcomed by Mir and Mrs c NJ. Parsons. Monday.
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Mr John r. K-anr was home from Wa terbury, over Sunday
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Mir H. N. Latin of Walkers Farm has a pair of oxen to sell. See ad.
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RoXBURY.

Choice white grapes, oranges, raisins, figs nuts, cranberrics etc at F. Hawley's
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Mir c. W Garfield has done a neat job of lettering in the sign at the savings bank